Severe Methemoglobinemia due to Sodium Nitrite Poisoning

Case. We report a case of severe methemoglobinemia due to sodium nitrite poisoning. A 28-year-old man was brought to our emergency department because of transient loss of consciousness and cyanosis. He was immediately intubated and ventilated with 100% oxygen. A blood test revealed a methemoglobin l...

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Main Authors: Kenichi Katabami, Mineji Hayakawa, Satoshi Gando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9013816